“All the people, paparazzi and security buzzing around Sunday’s Diane von Furstenberg fashion show made the Bryant Park tents feel like a sold-out concert. Uma Thurman, Jennifer Lopez, Venus Williams and Eva Longoria were among the celebrities to turn out to see what von Furstenberg, clearly an industry superstar, has planned for next season.”
Diane von [...]
Entries Tagged as ‘Design’
September 7, 2008
Diane Von Furstenberg’s Spring Show
September 6, 2008
Spring 2009 Colours
“CARLSTADT, N.J., Sep 05, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Pantone, an X-Rite company and the global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design industries, today released the PANTONE(R) Fashion Color [...]
September 6, 2008
Fashion Loves A Comeback: Kai Kuhne
“A YEAR ago, Kai Kühne could not have interested a serious fashion editor in hearing about his umpteenth comeback even if he walked up and slapped her in the face, attempted to set her on fire or pounded down a door.”
Can Fashion Forgive His Past?
September 6, 2008
BCBG, Rag and Bone, Perry Ellis, Julie Haus, etc.
“The glamorous set had a message for economic worrywarts as New York Fashion Week kicked off Friday: Chill out. A loose, beachy vibe infused the first collections for spring 2009, drawing inspiration from fantasies of far-off places. Tropical prints combined with an easy slouch to evoke less stressful times.”
New York Fashion Week starts with a message: Relax
September 6, 2008
A Look At Andy and Debb and Charlotte Ronson
“There are more and more continuing trends showing up on the runways here at New York Fashion Week in Manhattan – with just some of those appearing today including micro pleats, dresses, sequins, draping, cropped pants and jackets, bubble hems, gray, draping, patent leather and gladiator-inspired shoes.”
Cupcakes and more at New York Fashion Week
September 6, 2008
Early Trends From Fashion Week
“The looks of the London youth movment in the years when mod morphed into punk dominated runways Saturday in the second day of spring previews. Short skirts and tight pants kept the skinny profile fresh, paired with — what else? — edgy black.”
London calling at New York Fashion Week
September 4, 2008
The Designers Doing New Things For Spring
“As the New York Spring 2009 fashion shows kick off Friday, several designers are hoping that daring styles will appeal to retailers in search of pieces that stand out as special in today’s sour economy. With apparel sales still soft, retailers are shying away from basic looks and searching for items that may spark an [...]
September 4, 2008
Before The Show: Narciso Rodriguez’s Spring Collection
“Fashion designer Narciso Rodriguez’s spring 2009 collection will be “full of joy,” based on an “anti-stress” formula that aims to inspire feelings of optimism amid economic crises and war.”
Rodriguez to present ‘anti-stress’ collection at New York Fashion Week
September 3, 2008
LA Fashion Week Alternative
” Leanna Lewis, an organizer from the now-defunct BOXeight fashion shows, is producing Downtown L.A. Fashion Week, a four-day event that’s reportedly luring a few designers away from Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Smashbox Studios, the main event of L.A. Fashion Week”
L.A. Fashion Week heats up with a new set of shows
September 3, 2008
News for Knitters
“Combine the current vogue for vintage with the craze for knitting and what do you get? A public hungry for old-fashioned patterns they can make at home. Eithne Farry reviews a new book that translates old designs for modern knitters, and, you can download five of the book’s elegant patterns”
Vintage Knitwear for Modern Knitters: [...]
